SIDDARAMA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 326 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the Karnataka High Court's judgment. The Court established that the presence of multiple accused, armed with weapons, and the grievous injuries inflicted on the victim constituted a clear case of unlawful assembly and common intention. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for 8 years and a fine of Rs. 500 was maintained, emphasizing the need for deterrent punishment in violent crimes.